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05 Aug 2013 Sam Rua

Mission San Xavier del Bac

Tucson, AZ

I have lived in Tucson for more than 35 years and just made my first visit to San Xavier Mission.
My plan is to get some more photographs of "The White Dove of the Desert" more often as it
is only 15 minutes from where I currently work. This is also the first series of images captured
with a new Canon 5D Mark III and 24-70 f2.8L II lens. Some background information on the mission:

A National Historic Landmark, San Xavier Mission was founded as a Catholic mission by
Father Eusebio Kino in 1692. Construction of the current church began in 1783 and was
completed in 1797. It is the oldest intact European structure in Arizona.

Canon EOS 5D Mark III ,Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM
1/125s f/8.0 at 38.0mm iso100, tripod, merge of three exposures for HDR hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time05-Aug-2013 18:38:58
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 5D Mark III
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length38 mm
Exposure Time1/125 sec
Aperturef/8
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Mode
JPEG Quality
Exposure Program
Focus Distance

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Jeff Real29-Aug-2013 12:07
This place is simply amazing and your photography of it even more so ~V~
Buba Jafarli25-Aug-2013 06:31
Great photo of this beautiful monastery! Love the treatment! V.
Tom LeRoy24-Aug-2013 07:55
Excellent HDR, Sam. Great new camera and lens combo! V
Frank Tran17-Aug-2013 23:29
Stunning capture! Well composed. V+
Long Bach Nguyen13-Aug-2013 02:09
stunning composition
Yiannis Pavlis09-Aug-2013 13:53
Excellent post work.V
pkocinski09-Aug-2013 12:29
Nicely done - good luck with the new camera and lens.
Cedric Sims08-Aug-2013 06:13
Nice!
woody3408-Aug-2013 03:58
Amazing light on this beautiful scene, such an incredible structure and history...V
Will Hoskins08-Aug-2013 03:19
What a great view of this iconic building. It's a treat to see it in subdued light so the texture of the surface shows. V
Carol Rollins08-Aug-2013 01:19
You got this at a perfect time of day. The light here really enhances the details.
Beautiful image Sam. ~
I have a magazine article photo that my Aunt and Uncle are in inside the church.
Jean D08-Aug-2013 00:45
A fine image of this most historical location with ideal light. ~V
Jerry Pillarelli07-Aug-2013 22:58
Great job Sam, although I've got to roll my eyes at the fact that this is the first time you paid a visit to the White Dove of the Desert!!! I'm guessing we'll see some more of this beautiful mission in the future!
larose forest photos07-Aug-2013 21:56
Wow! A magnificent shot of a remarkable structure. All elements combine to make this a pleasure to view. *V*V*
Ken Chambers ARPS07-Aug-2013 19:12
You choose the right day for your visit, excellent sky and light.
Helen Betts07-Aug-2013 18:53
Great mood here as well as quality of light. It looks almost ethereal in this lovely capture. V.
Fong Lam07-Aug-2013 16:57
Outstanding shot of this magnificent architecture, Sam.....fabulous light and perspective....V
Jess. ( Lady.D.)07-Aug-2013 15:38
Beautiful shot Sam, very delicate and wonderful architecture....
Guest 07-Aug-2013 14:55
Super image of this Mission, Sam...
Love the HDR work in your image...
Neil Marcus07-Aug-2013 14:21
The first time in 35 years! Well I'm glad you got there. This is a beauty, one of the best I have seen of the place. "V"
globalgadabout07-Aug-2013 14:17
you are off to a blistering start with the new gear..that is a wondrous building indeed...V
Kevin Warren07-Aug-2013 13:31
Gorgeous image of a beautiful scene in very fine light.
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet07-Aug-2013 13:07
Fantastic picture and architecture.
Guest 07-Aug-2013 13:00
Captured the mood superbly. Best J
Jim Coffman07-Aug-2013 12:26
This is so perfect. Great work to start off with a new camera.
Stephanie07-Aug-2013 11:31
This is a beautifully composed image! What a gorgeous building! BV
Hernan E. Enriquez07-Aug-2013 10:14
Wonderful image, don't miss the gift shop!
René Gysi07-Aug-2013 08:43
Very nice picture of this old mission. Very beautiful this architecture. V
Blandine Mangin07-Aug-2013 07:23
very beautiful compo ! v
Wim Ensie07-Aug-2013 07:11
the tones are so beautiful soft and detailed, a pleasure to look at this old church.
Carol How07-Aug-2013 05:19
Such amazing light and a great image of a wonderful iconic landmark. Have never seen it... V
Guest 07-Aug-2013 05:00
Beautiful shot of this gorgeous landmark. I haven't been in several years. Time to go back.
joseantonio07-Aug-2013 04:15
What a beautiful old mission. Even more beautiful with that light.V.
Glenn Dean (Vatorman)07-Aug-2013 03:35
Nice initial visit shot - looks to offer a plethora of opportunity.
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